Vachellia horrida: Difference between revisions

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Species of plant

Vachellia horrida is a species of flowering plant in the legume family, Fabaceae. It is native to parts of Africa and Asia, where it grows in a variety of habitats.

Description[edit]

Vachellia horrida in its natural habitat

Vachellia horrida is a thorny shrub or small tree that can grow up to 5 meters in height. The plant is characterized by its long, sharp thorns and small, bipinnate leaves. The flowers are small, yellow, and arranged in spherical clusters.

Habitat[edit]

Vachellia horrida is commonly found in savannas, grasslands, and woodlands. It is well adapted to dry and arid conditions, often growing in sandy or rocky soils.

Uses[edit]

The plant is used in traditional medicine for its purported antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. The wood is also used for fuel and charcoal production.

Ecological Importance[edit]

Vachellia horrida plays a significant role in its ecosystem by providing habitat and food for various wildlife species. The thorns offer protection for small animals, while the flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

Conservation[edit]

While not currently listed as threatened, Vachellia horrida faces challenges from habitat destruction and overgrazing. Conservation efforts focus on preserving its natural habitats and promoting sustainable land use practices.

Related pages[edit]

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-== Vachellia horrida ==
+{{Short description|Species of plant}}
+{{Taxobox
+| name = Vachellia horrida
+| image = Acacia-horrida.jpg
+| image_caption = Vachellia horrida in its natural habitat
+| regnum = Plantae
+| unranked_divisio = Angiosperms
+| unranked_classis = Eudicots
+| unranked_ordo = Rosids
+| ordo = Fabales
+| familia = Fabaceae
+| subfamilia = Mimosoideae
+| genus = Vachellia
+| species = '''V. horrida'''
+| binomial = Vachellia horrida
+}}
-[[File:Acacia-horrida.jpg|thumb|Vachellia horrida]]
+'''Vachellia horrida''' is a species of [[flowering plant]] in the [[legume]] family, [[Fabaceae]]. It is native to parts of [[Africa]] and [[Asia]], where it grows in a variety of habitats.
-'''Vachellia horrida''' is a species of [[tree]] in the family [[Fabaceae]]. It is native to parts of [[Africa]] and [[Asia]], where it is commonly found in [[savanna]] and [[thorn forest]] habitats. This species is known for its sharp [[thorns]] and is often used in [[traditional medicine]] and as a [[fodder]] plant.
+==Description==
+[[File:Acacia-horrida.jpg|thumb|right|Vachellia horrida in its natural habitat]]
+Vachellia horrida is a [[thorny]] shrub or small [[tree]] that can grow up to 5 meters in height. The plant is characterized by its long, sharp [[thorns]] and small, bipinnate [[leaves]]. The [[flowers]] are small, yellow, and arranged in spherical clusters.
-== Description ==
+==Habitat==
+Vachellia horrida is commonly found in [[savanna]]s, [[grassland]]s, and [[woodland]]s. It is well adapted to dry and arid conditions, often growing in sandy or rocky soils.
-Vachellia horrida is a small to medium-sized tree, typically reaching heights of 5 to 10 meters. The tree is characterized by its thorny branches, which bear pairs of sharp, white thorns. The [[leaves]] are bipinnate, with small, oblong [[leaflets]]. The [[flowers]] are small, yellow, and arranged in spherical clusters. The [[fruit]] is a flat, brown [[pod]] containing several seeds.
+==Uses==
+The plant is used in traditional [[medicine]] for its purported [[antimicrobial]] and [[anti-inflammatory]] properties. The wood is also used for [[fuel]] and [[charcoal]] production.
-== Habitat and Distribution ==
+==Ecological Importance==
+Vachellia horrida plays a significant role in its ecosystem by providing [[habitat]] and [[food]] for various [[wildlife]] species. The [[thorns]] offer protection for small animals, while the [[flowers]] attract [[pollinators]] such as [[bees]] and [[butterflies]].
-This species is widely distributed across [[sub-Saharan Africa]] and parts of [[South Asia]]. It thrives in dry, open areas such as savannas and thorn forests. Vachellia horrida is well adapted to arid conditions and can often be found in regions with poor soil quality.
+==Conservation==
+While not currently listed as threatened, Vachellia horrida faces challenges from [[habitat destruction]] and [[overgrazing]]. Conservation efforts focus on preserving its natural habitats and promoting sustainable land use practices.
-== Uses ==
-Vachellia horrida has several uses in traditional practices. The bark and leaves are used in [[herbal medicine]] to treat various ailments. The tree is also valued as a source of fodder for [[livestock]], especially during dry seasons when other food sources are scarce. Additionally, the wood is used for [[fuel]] and [[charcoal]] production.
-== Conservation ==
-While Vachellia horrida is not currently considered threatened, habitat loss due to [[agricultural expansion]] and [[deforestation]] poses a potential risk to its populations. Conservation efforts focus on sustainable land management practices to preserve its natural habitats.
-== Related pages ==
+==Related pages==
+* [[Vachellia]]
 * [[Fabaceae]]
 * [[Savanna]]
-* [[Traditional medicine]]
-== References ==
-* "Vachellia horrida." In: The Plant List. Accessed October 2023.
-* "Acacia horrida." In: Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Accessed October 2023.
 [[Category:Vachellia|horrida]]
 [[Category:Flora of Africa]]
 [[Category:Flora of Asia]]